Laboratory Assistant

03.02.2025

**Laboratory Assistant (M/F/d) (biology) or Technical Assistant (M/F/d)**:
**Leibniz-Institut für Agrartechnik und Bioökonomie (ATB), Potsdam**:
labThe Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy e. V. (ATB) is a pioneer and driver of bioeconomy research. We create scientific foundations for the transformation of agricultural, food, industrial, and energy systems into a comprehensive bio-based circular economy.

We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant or Technical Assistant to support the laboratory work of the Microbiome Biotechnology department for a one-year period under the TV-L 7 pay scale.

**Laboratory Assistant (M/F/d) (biology)**or Technical Assistant (M/F/d)**:
**Your area of responsibility**
- Preparation and execution of molecular biology experiments, with a focus on library preparation for high-throughput sequencing (e.g., Illumina).
- Isolation, cultivation, and characterization of microorganisms from plant and soil samples.
- Isolation of DNA/RNA, PCR, and electrophoresis.
- DNA purification and quality control.
- Planning and conducting greenhouse and pot experiments.
- Plant phenotyping.
- Data analysis using various software, including statistical software R.
- Participation in the operation and maintenance of the research infrastructure.

**Your qualification profile**
- Completed degree in the field of biology, chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or comparable technical training.
- Extensive knowledge of molecular biology techniques, particularly library preparation for high-throughput sequencing.
- Microbiological knowledge and experience with laboratory work in safety levels S1/S2.
- Experience in isolating microorganisms from plant and soil samples.
- Fluency in English and German, both spoken and written.
- Structured and responsible way of working, commitment, and ability to work in a team.

**We offer you**
- An attractive, research-focused, and interdisciplinary working environment.
- A varied activity in science and practice.
- Further training opportunities.
- Family-friendly working conditions that promote the compatibility of work and family.
- Participation in the VBB company or Deutschland ticket.
- Company-owned electric bicycles for carrying out business trips.

Our institute is located on the edge of a picturesque park-like landscape and can also be easily reached by public transport or bicycle.

The full-time position (100%) is limited to one year. The remuneration depends on your qualifications and professional experience according to TV-L 7.

Equality of opportunity is part of our personnel policy. Disabled applicants with adequate qualification will be preferentially considered.